Living in Maiden, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maiden · Census data 2020–2024
Maiden has 3,788 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $75,511 (4% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $233,800, the median rent is $776/month.
Maiden at a glance
- Population
- 3,788
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $75,511State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $233,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $776/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Maiden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Maiden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maiden the median home value is $233,800, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $776 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Maiden median household income
The median household income in Maiden is $75,511 and the income per person is $27,598. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Maiden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,393
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.60
Maiden demographics
- Population
- 3,788
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 1,336
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maiden ›
Education in Maiden
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Maiden have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maiden
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Maiden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden | 3,788 | $75,511 | $233,800 | $776 |
| Newton | 13,333 | $62,015 | $186,300 | $1,091 |
| Lincolnton | 11,783 | $46,320 | $248,700 | $965 |
| Conover | 8,580 | $65,972 | $271,300 | $898 |
| Claremont | 1,922 | $66,667 | $255,300 | $938 |
| Mountain View | 3,982 | $71,792 | $222,500 | $956 |
| St. Stephens | 9,457 | $60,394 | $213,300 | $958 |
| Iron Station | 934 | $77,083 | $158,700 | — |
| Denver | 2,497 | $65,721 | $296,300 | $869 |
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What is the median household income in Maiden, NC?
The median household income in Maiden is $75,511, 4% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Maiden?
The median home value in Maiden is $233,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Maiden?
The median gross rent in Maiden is $776 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Maiden, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the North Carolina median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Maiden?
The median age in Maiden is 41.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Maiden?
The average commute to work in Maiden is 24 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maiden?
The unemployment rate in Maiden is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maiden?
13.5% of adults in Maiden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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